Published May. 1, 2013
I have a business that sells equestrian supplies both retail and online. I’d like to begin
using social media as a marketing tool, but I’m clueless as to how to begin. How do I go about
developing a social media strategy?
About the Author
This column is brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of SCORE, with nearly
70 current and former business executives available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one
business mentoring and training workshops for area businesses. Call 603-666-7561 or visit
merrimackvalley.score.org for information on mentoring, upcoming workshops and volunteer
Published Apr. 21, 2013
Ask SCORE
Our four-year-old printing business is finally on solid footing. We’ve worked hard and
been very fortunate, and now we’d like to begin giving something back to the community. What
types of activities can you suggest?
About the Author
This column is brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of SCORE, with nearly 70 current and former business executives available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one business mentoring and training workshops for area businesses. Call 603-666-7561 or visit merrimackvalley.score.org for information on mentoring, upcoming workshops and volunteer opportunities. SCORE is a national, non-profit organization and a resource partner of the U. S. Small Business Administration.
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I am enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to helping new and existing entrepreneurs focus their thoughts and develop their ideas. I have counselled SCORE clients in product sales, service businesses, food and beverage businesses, media and more. In my career I have helped launch and managed three sucessful private partnerships (start-ups) in the investment management industry. I have served as COO/CFO for small to mid-sized entrepreneurial investment mgt. firms, primarily in NYC and Fairfield County, CT.
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Queens College of the CUNY, BA Accounting with honors. CPA, New York.
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Vlad Molchadski is a Co-Founder of Dallas based BizTraffic, LLC (2007), an online marketing, web design and development, analytics, social media and strategy company.
His areas of expertise availble for online or in-person mentoring are:
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Web design and development
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Online marketing
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E-mail marketing
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Analytics
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Google and Yahoo / Bing paid marketing
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Social Media
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Sales and business development
Vlad earned his BA at Saint Martin's University (Washington State) in Business Management. Prior to BizTraffic, he was a Director at 1-800-CashOffer / FastHomeOffers.com, connecting 100k+ motivated sellers each year with real estate professionals throughout North America. Prior to that, he held successful leadership roles in consumer finance and mortgage lending verticals.
Vlad is fluent in Russian and immigrated to the United States in the late 90's.
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BA Business and Finance, St. Martin's University, Lacey, WA 2002
Published Mar. 17, 2013
Ask SCORE
After working for more than 25 years in the publishing industry, the company I worked
for downsized and I accepted an attractive buyout package. Now I’d like to start my own
business. What do I do first?
About the Author
This column is brought to you by the Merrimack Valley Chapter of SCORE, with nearly
70 current and former business executives available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one
business mentoring and training workshops for area businesses. Call 603-666-7561 or visit
merrimackvalley.score.org for information on mentoring, upcoming workshops and volunteer
opportunities. SCORE is a national, non-profit organization and a resource partner of the U. S.
Small Business Administration.
Published Mar. 5, 2013
Choosing Among Sole Proprietorships, Single-Shareholder Corporations And Single-Member LLCs For New Businesses
Choosing Among Sole Proprietorships, Single-Shareholder Corporations And Single-Member LLCs For New Businesses
Q: I’m starting a new business in New Hampshire. I will be its only owner. Should my business be a sole proprietorship, a single-shareholder corporation or a single-member LLC?
About the Author
John Cunningham is a N.H. business lawyer whose practice is focused on LLC law and tax. He chaired the N.H. Business and Industry Association committee that drafted the Revised New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act, a radical revision of New Hampshire LLC law that went into effect on January 1st. LLCs are, by a wide margin, the entities of choice for N.H. business start-ups.
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CPA with 40 years of experience in the Hospitality and Restaurant industry which includes 16 years of experience as a CFO for Hotel Management Companies. Expereinced in all phases of development, start-up and operations of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Special expertise in accounting and technology for the hospitality industry.
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BA Degree Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA
MBA Drury College, Springfield, MO
Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accounting Executive)
CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional)
Published Feb. 8, 2013
Q: What are limited liability companies (“LLCs”), and what should businesses know
about them?
A: LLCs are a new type of business entity that emerged in the early 1990s. They have many important legal and tax characteristics, but the key ones are these:
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Liability shield. LLCs provide their owners (called “members”) with a statutory liability shield that is essentially identical to the corporate shield.
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About the Author
John Cunningham is a N.H. business lawyer whose practice is focused on LLC law and tax. He chaired the N.H. Business and Industry Association committee that drafted the Revised New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act, a radical revision of New Hampshire LLC law that went into effect on January 1st. LLCs are, by a wide margin, the entities of choice for N.H. business start-ups.
Published Feb. 7, 2013
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I’ve recently taken my business plan for a new and innovative consumer product to several banks seeking funding, but have had no success. What are some other financing options that might be available to me?
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